The Race F1 Tech Show podcast

The Race F1 Tech Show

Journalist Edd Straw and former F1 technical director and car designer Gary Anderson are here to guide listeners through the wonderful world of Formula 1 technology. With the help of special guests they’ll discuss and explain everything from how F1 cars are engineered to go faster, to the science behind cutting-edge aerodynamics and the complexities of engine development. They’ll also discuss the latest design trends shaping the grid, speak to some of the famous names behind classic F1 innovations, and answer fans’ burning F1 tech questions. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Journalist Edd Straw and former F1 technical director and car designer Gary Anderson are here to guide listeners through the wonderful world of Formula 1 technology. With the help of special guests they’ll discuss and explain everything from how F1 cars are engineered to go faster, to the science behind cutting-edge aerodynamics and the complexities of engine development. They’ll also discuss the latest design trends shaping the grid, speak to some of the famous names behind classic F1 innovations, and answer fans’ burning F1 tech questions. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

 

#140

What can teams learn by running 2026 tyres on mule cars?

On the latest episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, Edd Straw and Gary Anderson discuss the un... more

12 Dec 2025

50 MINS

50:11

12 Dec 2025


#139

Will team principal role blunt Newey's technical powers?

On the latest edition of The Race F1 Tech Show, Edd Straw and Gary Anderson discuss whethe... more

04 Dec 2025

39 MINS

39:01

04 Dec 2025


#138

What makes a good 'technical' driver?

On this week's episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, Edd Straw and Gary Anderson discuss what ... more

20 Nov 2025

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:30

20 Nov 2025


#137

Is Red Bull's technical approach hurting driver strategy?

On this episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, hosts Edd Straw and former F1 technical director... more

06 Nov 2025

59 MINS

59:00

06 Nov 2025


#136

Aston Martin's Andy Cowell on the challenge of designing an F1 car to brand-new regulations

Just how big a project is designing a 2026 Formula 1 car given the brand new chassis and p... more

23 Oct 2025

51 MINS

51:29

23 Oct 2025


#135

What caused Ferrari's Singapore brake problems?

Lewis Hamilton’s brake problems late in the Singapore Grand Prix turned a potential fifth ... more

08 Oct 2025

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:32

08 Oct 2025


#134

Why wind plays havoc with F1 cars + Explaining Red Bull’s recent renaissance

Why was the gusty wind that hit Baku such a challenge for the drivers? And why are some ca... more

25 Sep 2025

47 MINS

47:34

25 Sep 2025


#133

Explaining Red Bull’s 12-month Monza turnaround

With Gary Anderson on holiday, Edd Straw is joined on this episode of The Race F1 Tech Sho... more

11 Sep 2025

31 MINS

31:42

11 Sep 2025


#132

Inside Red Bull's trackside fuel and lubricants lab - and why it matters

Fuel and lubricants are often taken for granted by F1 fans, but it’s a crucial battlegroun... more

28 Aug 2025

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:01

28 Aug 2025


#131

CFD pioneer Nick Wirth on solving real world problems with F1 knowledge

Edd Straw interviews Nick Wirth, founder of Wirth Research, about how his company is using... more

14 Aug 2025

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:33

14 Aug 2025


#130

Can F1’s problems with wet weather running be solved?

On this week's episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, Edd Straw and former F1 technical directo... more

29 Jul 2025

53 MINS

53:53

29 Jul 2025


#129

Gary unpicks Ben Sulayem's F1 vision + The tech impact of Horner's Red Bull exit

On the latest episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, former F1 technical director Gary Anderson... more

17 Jul 2025

50 MINS

50:16

17 Jul 2025


#128

Mercedes' ongoing struggles with heat + a floor breakthrough for Ferrari?

On the latest episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, host Edd Straw and former F1 technical dir... more

02 Jul 2025

44 MINS

44:11

02 Jul 2025


#127

What does losing '20 points of downforce' really mean? Plus, McLaren's new suspension analysed

On the latest episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, Edd Straw and former F1 technical director... more

19 Jun 2025

45 MINS

45:26

19 Jun 2025


#126

Why didn't the flexi-wing directive shake up the order?

With the technical directive reducing the permitted flexibility of the front wings the big... more

03 Jun 2025

47 MINS

47:26

03 Jun 2025


#125

Red Bull's resurgence + The intriguing strategic variables for Monaco

On the latest episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, host Edd Straw and former F1 technical dir... more

22 May 2025

49 MINS

49:59

22 May 2025


#124

Explaining the one weakness in McLaren's dominant race-winning car

With five wins from a possible six in 2025 (plus another victory in the Miami sprint), you... more

08 May 2025

59 MINS

59:15

08 May 2025


#123

F1’s 2026 engine drama - What’s going on?

On the latest episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, Edd Straw and former F1 technical director... more

24 Apr 2025

45 MINS

45:39

24 Apr 2025


#122

How Red Bull managed to win in Suzuka with a tricky car

We talk with Gary about Red Bull’s troubles and how it managed to win with a tricky car th... more

10 Apr 2025

34 MINS

34:15

10 Apr 2025


#121

Ferrari's Chinese GP blunder - The mistakes that led to its double DSQ

Ferrari's Chinese Grand Prix weekend fell apart in embarrassing fashion when, after Lewis ... more

26 Mar 2025

51 MINS

51:27

26 Mar 2025